In the heart of Kaohsiung City Centre, Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard offers a warm welcome. Explore Liuhe Night Market and connect to in-room WiFi for seamless navigation. With express check-in, luggage storage, and tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk staff.
328, Minsheng 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City, 800
What's nearby
Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Dome of Light - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Liuhe Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hanshin Department Store - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Love River - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Kaohsiung Intl. Airport (KHH) - 20 min drive
Tainan (TNN) - 46 min drive
Gushan Station - 6 min drive
Makatao Station - 6 min drive
Kaohsiung Station - 20 min walk
Formosa Boulevard Station - 8 min walk
Sinyi Elementary School Station - 13 min walk
Cianjin Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
吳家𩵚魠魚羹 - 4 min walk
étage 15 - 4 min walk
博義師燒肉飯 - 4 min walk
新新園民生店 - 2 min walk
大城老船麵 ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือโบราณ - 3 min walk
About this property
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard
At Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Liuhe Night Market and Love River. Also, Pier-2 Art Center and Kaohsiung Arena are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Formosa Boulevard Station is 8 minutes and Sinyi Elementary School Station is 13 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of TWD 300 (subject to availability)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts.
Property Registration Number 399-1
Also known as
Papa Whale Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Hotel
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Kaohsiung
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Hotel Kaohsiung
Frequently asked questions
Does Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of TWD 300 (subject to availability). Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard like?
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard is a short 8-minute walk from Formosa Boulevard Station and 12 minutes' walk from Liuhe Night Market.
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Reviews
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2025
Staff are very nice and helpful!
They have a comfort area in basement with complimentary snacks and drinks!
Wah Yan
Wah Yan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Clean room. Good snacks in B1.
SERENE
SERENE, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
It’s rare to find an ocean view hotel for a reasonable price, but this hotel has it! We stayed on the top floor with the balcony overlooking the ocean and it was amazing. A beautiful view to wake up to. Highly recommend!
SUSANNE
SUSANNE, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Papa Whale
We got a family room so it was spacious with 2 queen sized beds.
Friendly staff.
Ng
Ng, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2026
Very nice hotel with a lovely, clean, and modern room. It is on a short walking distance (10-15m) from both Central Park and Formosa Boulevard, as well as the Liuhe night market, and the area feels safe at night. The only thing I had a bit of trouble with was the very bright airconditioning display at night, but I put a small bit of cardboard in front of it with washi tape in the end and that did the trick. I have no doubt the staff would have been able to help, as they were very kind. They also helped me operate the laundry machines at the laundry room on the 9th floor. Slept like a log in this hotel, can 100% recommend.
Natasja
Natasja, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Great rooms and there was a very nice lounge in the basement.
Preston
Preston, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Front desk was super!
Christopher
Christopher, 9-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2024
Great bed and parking included!
Liping
Liping, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
Nice place
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Great
Liping
Liping, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Great
Lin
Lin, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2024
Close to the Liuhe night market and to the Metro
John
John, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
Hotel
The hotel is very dated, the room I stayed is very clean with very limited furniture. The bathroom is small but they provide all the necessary items and will replace towels every day.
Flora
Flora, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
Kaohsiung is a bit boring tho.
Felicia
Felicia, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Good
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2023
Interesting place
Stayed as a couple. Interior design is special. The room starts to look a bit worn out. Good space for luggages.
Loved the free snacks/cup noodles by the reception/elevator. It gives you the opportunity to try some snacks you do not usually buy.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2023
clean, spacious, safe
location wise, it walkable to both formosa boulevard station & central park station.
room is spacious n clean overall, comfortable stay. I liked that it quiet plc.
I noted the coffee table n desk showed sign of wear and tear, theres even burnt mark n stained on coffee table. I guess thats the drawback of using white furnitures.
most hotels I stayed have got a safe, however, there isn’t one in this hotel.
Arthur
Arthur, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Super
antoine
antoine, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 19, 2026
大廳很新,502房床邊沙發應該遭受了許多蹂躪。
房間跟走道有很濃的味道
Chung Chih
Chung Chih, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 20, 2025
Larmende maskine på øverste etage der lavede lavfrekvent støj. Det var svært at se bort fra og blev nødt til at sove med ørepropper. Bortset fra det var hotellet super.
Robert
Robert, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
スタッフがとても親切で非常に快適な滞在でした。
YOSHIKO
YOSHIKO, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
네. 근처에 편의점 식당등 편의시설 있습니다.
직원분들은 친절하셨고, 에어컨 및 시설들은 괜찮았습니다.
웰컴 드링크와 와인은 좋은점이었습니다.